Red Star Observation: The New Trend of Marriage Revealed! The number of first marriages has plummeted, and the deep reasons behind the "single wave" of young people
When the data reveals that the number of first marriages has hit a 37-year low, society can't help but ask: why are more and more young people choosing not to get married? What kind of social changes and personal choices are hidden behind this phenomenon? Is it the rise of women's sense of independence, or the increase in social inclusion? Let's find out the truth behind this.
In the bustling city, many young people are silently responding to this social phenomenon with their lifestyles. Xiaoli, a 30-year-old urban white-collar worker, smiled when asked why she didn't get married: "I feel that my life is very free now, and I can freely choose the lifestyle and partner I want." Marriage is no longer the only option, I want to pursue personal growth and happiness more. ”
Xiaoli's answer is exactly what many young people are saying. With the progress of society and the awakening of women's sense of independence, more and more women have begun to pursue their careers and dreams, and no longer regard marriage as the whole of life. They pay more attention to personal growth and development, and are unwilling to give up their dreams and pursuits for the sake of marriage.
At the same time, the inclusiveness of society is also increasing. In the past, marriage was seen as an important milestone in life, and not getting married was often seen as an outlier. However, now, with the change of people's concepts, phenomena such as non-marriage, late marriage, and divorce are gradually accepted and tolerated by society. Young people are no longer bound by traditional ideas, and they are more daring to pursue the lifestyle they want.
In addition to personal choice and increased social inclusion, economic pressures are also an important reason why young people choose not to marry. In modern society, high housing prices and the rising cost of living have made many young people feel financially stressed. They are worried that they will not be able to bear the financial burden of their family after marriage, so they choose to remain single.
In addition, there are some young people who choose not to marry because they are more focused on self-worth and spiritual pursuits. They pursue inner fulfillment and happiness and are unwilling to sacrifice their personal space and freedom for the sake of marriage. They prefer to have an equal, independent relationship with their partner and pursue the beauty and happiness of life together.
However, despite the fact that non-marriage is becoming more common among young people, marriage is still an important choice in many people's lives. There is no substitute for the family warmth, emotional support, and experience of growing together that marriage brings. Therefore, when choosing whether or not to get married, everyone needs to make trade-offs and decisions based on their actual situation and values.
So, how should we view this social phenomenon? First and foremost, we should respect everyone's choices and lifestyles. Everyone has the right to choose the lifestyle they want, whether they are married or single, they should be respected and supported. Second, we should strengthen marriage education and family building, and enhance young people's awareness and sense of responsibility for marriage. By strengthening marriage education and family building, it can help young people better understand the importance and significance of marriage, and enhance their sense of marriage awareness and responsibility. Finally, we need to strengthen social support and safeguards to provide more help and support for young people. The government and all sectors of society should pay more attention to and support young people, provide them with more employment opportunities and welfare benefits, and reduce their economic pressure and living burden.
Overall, the record low number of first marriages reflects social shifts and changes in individual choices. We should respect everyone's choices and lifestyles, and at the same time strengthen marriage education and family building, so as to enhance young people's awareness of marriage and sense of responsibility. Only in this way can we enable everyone to pursue their dreams while also enjoying the warmth and happiness brought by family.